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Witt wins 3-time Heart & Hustle Award
Bobby Witt Jr. becomes first player to win Heart & Hustle Award three times in MLB history.
In brief
Bobby Witt Jr. becomes first player to win Heart & Hustle Award three times in MLB history. Bobby Witt Jr. won the 2026 Heart & Hustle Award, becoming the first player to receive the honor three times since its 2005 creation. Originally reported by Mlb.
Witt wins 3-time Heart & Hustle Award
Bobby Witt Jr. became the first player to win the Heart & Hustle Award three times since its 2005 creation.
Witt joins Hall of Famer Biggio
Witt is the only player to win the Heart & Hustle Award twice, joining Hall of Famer Craig Biggio as the only players to earn the award twice.
Witt's 2026 season stats
Witt hit .281 with 18 home runs, 33 doubles, and 45 stolen bases in 143 games, leading the American League in 7.0 fWAR.
Witt's historic achievements
Witt became the first player to record at least 10 home runs and 25 stolen bases in each of his first five seasons.
The takeaway
Bobby Witt Jr. won the 2026 Heart & Hustle Award, becoming the first player to receive the honor three times since its 2005 creation.
